If you’ve never heard of a wine ski safari, welcome to heaven on Earth. Ski or ride between four Italian alpine huts in the heart of northern Italy’s Dolomite mountains and sip over 60 regional wines. I speak with local producers, restaurant owners, and the brand manager of the Alta Badia region in Südtirol/Alto-Adige. EDF offers Custom Adventures and sommelier ski services if you ever want to go.

SHOW NOTES

[00:46] Intro

[04:07] History of Alta Badia - Sylvia, Alta Badia Brand Manager

[05:40] Overview of the Wine Ski Safari, Nora, Kellerie St. Pauls

[08:30] Deep dive on Südtirol wines and terroir

[14:43] Transforming Alto Adige into a gastronomic tourism destination

[16:35] Sciare con gusto - Skiing with Taste

[19:03] Lagrein, a rich, complex, and delicious local red wine variety

[19:53] Ladin culture, traditions, and language

[21:55] Regional cuisine - “the dumplings!”

[23:26] Pairing food and wine - the speck and cheese!

[25:26] Summer activities in Alta Badia

[26:30] Upcoming events - the original ski sommelier experience